John Van Ekelenburg

van Ekelenburg, John

John passed away peacefully at the Pines Long Term Care Centre, Bracebridge. Predeceased by his first wife Maria and second wife Joyce Ann. John leaves behind his children Rick (Cathy), Francesca (Ian Moreau), Angelica (Barry Sword) and the late Bernard and father-in-law to Christine. Step-father to Susan (Brian), Cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Lindsay, Jessica, Shannon, Shawn, Amanda, Andrea, Alan, Michael and Tina.  Proud great-grandfather of 12 and one on the way. John is survived by his sister Cornelia and brother Gerrard.

Visitation will be held at the Reynolds Funeral Home, 1 Mary St., Bracebridge from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  on Friday, November 1, 2019 followed by the Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 118 McMurray St., Bracebridge. Burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bracebridge. For those who wish, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to

St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.

Messages of condolence may be left at www.reynoldsfuneral.com